KENTIS KISHTOO

Group Executive Chef

Talented Group Executive Chef with 18+ years of experience in extensive culinary, kitchen management & menu planning. Proficient at sourcing ingredient, controlling budgets & boosting restaurant profiles. Successfully manages restaurant & catering service while focusing on quality & innovative menus. Team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus, efficiency & productivity in high volume, fast – paced operations.

+971-**-***-**** ad0awj@r.postjobfree.com Dubai, UAE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

WYT Company Restaurant Dubai LLC

Group Executive Chef 03/2022 – 03/2023

Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.

Develop new menu concepts and update existing dishes.

Choosing the key ingredients for dishes on various menu types.

Staff hiring, management & problem solving.

Performing administrative duties, including meeting with vendors & ordering supplies.

Overseeing kitchen equipment purchases, repairs & ordering restaurant kitchen cleaning supplies.

Designed a new kitchen layout and set it up from scratch.

Develop and train new head chefs, and sous chefs for upcoming outlets.

TANIA’S TEAHOUSE THE 7TH MOST

INSTAGRAMMABLE CAFÉ IN THE WORLD

Executive Chef 01/2021 – 01/2022

Designed full kitchen for new franchise

outlet.

Purchased cost-effective supplies

and cooking equipment.

Maintaining a close relationship between

the BOH and FOH.

Developed head chefs and staff to become

future leaders of the company.

Regularly check the quality of cooked

meals to ensure that standards are met.

Supervised the activities of all cooks and

kitchen staff.

Recipes & Menu Planning

Sanitation Guidelines

Kitchen Equipment

Operation & Maintenance

Signature Dish Creation

Food Plating & Presentation

Performance Assessments

Workflow Optimization

Forecasting & Planning

Budgeting & Cost Control

Restaurant Management

Fine Dining

Catering

Hospitality

Creativity

Leadership Skills

Knowledge of Dubai

Municipality Food Code

Attention to Detail

Health & Food Safety

Culinary Expertise

Ingredient Selection

Knife Skills

Organization Skills

SKILLS

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONTINUED

Otaku Restaurant

HEAD Chef 02/2019 – 12/2020

Planned & directed food preparation & culinary

activities.

Modified menus or created new ones to meet

quality standards.

Estimated food requirements & food costs.

Arranged equipment’s purchases & repairs.

Supervised kitchen staff’s activities

The Hamptons Café Dubai

SR. SOUS CHEF 01/2017-01/2019

Sourced & purchased cost effective supplies & cooking equipment.

Responsible for all inside the kitchen

Helped supervisor & staff to become future leaders of the company.

Keep a check on the quality of cooked meals to ensure standards are met.

Coordinated & supervised the activities of all cooks & kitchen staff.

Prepared monthly training calendar to make sure all staff are fully trained.

Café Bateel

Sous Chef 08/2015 – 12/2016

Dubai Marina Yacht Club

Chef De Partie 11/2014 – 08/2015

Café Bateel

Chef De Partie (Media City + DIFC) 10/2013 – 11/2014 The Address Dubai Marina

Demi Chef De Partie 04/2013 – 09/2013

The Address Dubai Marina

Commis 1 01/2012 – 03/2013

The Address Dubai Marina

Commis 2 12/2010 – 12/2011

Ambre Hotel

Trainee in Kitchen 08/2007 – 08/2009

Ambre Hotel

Industrial Trainee 08/2006 – 07/2007

Ambre Hotel

Waiter/ Food Runner 07/2005 – 07/2006

2007-2009

NTC Level 3 in Food

Production, Industrial and

Vocational Training Board

Mauritius.

10/2008

Foundation Course in Food

Production, Hotel and

Tourism Training Centre.

03/2012

Basic Food Hygiene Course

Level 2; the Address Dubai

Marina.

Certified PIC

Certified First Aider

MY Micros

FMC (Opera)

Navision

MS Office

English

French

Creole

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS

TECH SKILLS

LANGUAGES

ACHIEVEMENTS

STRENGTHS

Extensive working experience in a food preparation position in 5-star companies

In depth knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations

Proficient with statutory requirements regarding health and safety

Ability to analyses and interpret documents such as recipes and manuals.

Ability to participate in emergency lifesaving.

Drills and required training.

First-hand experience in offering professional and friendly guest service in terms of F&B

In-depth knowledge of supervising multiple levels of culinary staff

Hands-on experience in advocating advanced cooking techniques.

Team Management

Menu Planning

Meal Preparation

Cooking Methods

Food Costing

Staff Supervision

Staff Training

Food Safety

Staff recruitment

Setting Up New Outlets

Developing New Concepts

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

PERSONAL DETAILS

09/2021 Senior Member of The Emirates Culinary Guild 12/2012 Commis 1 of the Winning Team of “Battle of the Chefs” Dubai 09/2012 Chef of the Month -The Address Dubai Marina 02/2012 Chef of the Month -The Address Dubai Marina 01/2012 Chef of the Month -The Address Dubai Marina 05/2011 Chef of the Month -The Address Dubai Marina Nationality Mauritian

Date of Birth 29 Nov. 1988

Status Married

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